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Pyrope Almandine
Pyrope Almandine

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Pyrope Almandine and Gibbsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.202.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al(OH)3

Pyrope Almandine and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine and Gibbsite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Pyrope Almandine and Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Pyrope Almandine and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope Almandine and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope Almandine and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope Almandine is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.